variegated poplar

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Helen Dineen Staff asked 14 years ago

I have a variegated poplar tree ( beautiful tree ) It is about 5yrs old. I would like to remove some of the the lower branches as it is resting on the lawn, plus I think it would look nicer with a bit of a trunk. Is it safe to do this and what time of year is best, Spring or Autumn?